What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Asse?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Asse is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Asse?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Asse is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Asse?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Asse. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Asse Gemeenteplein via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Asse?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Asse. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Asse via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Asse?

The distance between Essen and Asse is 314 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Asse without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Asse without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 29m and costs €90 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Asse?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Essen to Asse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Asse bus from?

Essen to Asse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Asse train from?

Essen to Asse train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Asse?

The best way to get from Essen to Asse is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 29m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Asse bus arrive?

Essen to Asse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Asse train arrive?

Essen to Asse train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Asse?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Asse is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Essen to Asse.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Asse?

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Where can I stay near Asse?

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Essen to Asse - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Asse by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bruxelles Midi (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
3h 29m
€95–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 46m
€19–32
Drive 236.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Assecar 236.3 km
2h 33m
€37–53
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 34m
€97–163
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4h 20m
€61–146

Essen to Asse by train (Eurostar)

14Weekly Trains

3h 29mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.6 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Asse, Flanders, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi twice daily. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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